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Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). The Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants program provides funding for customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers across all industry sectors. These grants aim to reimburse the costs of training that qualifies workers for full-time positions, higher-level roles, or increased wages.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to businesses of all sizes from all industry sectors. Applicants include public agencies. A 50% cash or in-kind match is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants are due November 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants is funded by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Wisconsin Fast Forward Standard Grant Program is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). This program awards funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors to reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The training aims to qualify workers for full-time employment, higher-level employment, or increased wages. Nonprofits involved in workforce development and training may be eligible as part of a consortium or in partnership with businesses.
Wisconsin Fast Forward Standard Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). The Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program awards funds to businesses from all industry sectors to reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. Funded training must qualify workers for full-time employment, higher-level employment, or increased wages. Small businesses are explicitly eligible to apply, and specialized small business application guidelines exist for firms with 50 or fewer full-time employees.
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